Denodus O'Bryant scored three touchdowns, including two in the second half, to help the No. 5 Lindenwood football team survive a tough road test at Benedictine by a 40-24 margin.

O'Bryant scored three different ways in the contest with a kickoff return touchdown, rushing touchdown, and receiving score. He finished with over 100 yards both rushing and receiving, and had a total of 307 all-purpose yards.

O'Bryant's first touchdown came on the opening kickoff which he returned 95 yards for a score. Benedictine was forced to go three-and-out the first time it touched the ball, but Lindenwood couldn't take advantage with fumbles on its next two possessions. Benedictine took advantage of a short field after the second fumble and tied the game seven plays later.

The rest of the half saw both teams' offenses moving the ball at will. Lindenwood scored on a 22-yard touchdown reception to Matt Bramow late in the first quarter, but Benedictine answered early in the second quarter. Lindenwood went ahead one more time on a 23-yard touchdown reception to Jamere Holland. This time, Benedictine only managed a field goal which allowed Lindenwood to lead 21-17 at the break.

In the second half, the defenses regained control of the game, especially for Lindenwood. The Lions forced punts on Benedictine's first two possessions. After the second punt, Lindenwood ran five straight rushing plays and went 95 yards to go up 28-17. Nate Orlando had the biggest play with a 54-yard run, and O'Bryant finished the drive with a 31-yard rushing score.

One of the biggest turning points came on the final play of the third quarter when Lindenwood forced a fumble near midfield. On the first play of the fourth quarter, O'Bryant had a 49-yard touchdown reception to put Lindenwood up by 17.

The Lindenwood defense did allow one touchdown in the final quarter, but also forced a turnover on downs and an interception to help put the Ravens away. The Lions offense could not get in the endzone in the final quarter, but James Neal did connect on a pair of field goals.

O'Bryant finished with 109 yards rushing on just 11 carries, and had five receptions for 103 yards. Orlando just missed the 100-yard rushing mark by four yards, and Bramow caught four passes for 49 yards. Philip Staback completed 17 of 24 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns.

Cody Fogle collected 10 tackles on the day to lead the Lindenwood offense. Hakim Thomas had nine tackles, one interception, forced a fumble, and broke up one pass. Scott Cozart got to the quarterback twice for sacks.

Game Notes: Lindenwood improves to 7-1 overall and in the HAAC, while Benedictine falls to 5-4 overall and in the HAAC … the 16-point win was the largest for Lindenwood in the series history with Benedictine … the Lions have now defeated Benedictine for six out of the last seven years … the Lindenwood offense has now scored 40 or more points in every game but one this season … over the last four games, the Lions have forced 12 turnovers … Lindenwood has Senior Day next weekend with a 1:30 home contest against Graceland.